August / September 2009

Domenico Ruocco: 1939-2009

Thank you to the Italian community and friends for their support, cards, flowers, food and attendance at the funeral of my brother, Domenico Ruocco of Manor Park, Upper Hutt. A daily prayer would be appreciated. Rosaria

Melanie Federico

We are very happy to warmly welcome Melanie Federico of Newtown, to the small band of club volunteers, as the new formatter of the monthly newsletters.

Young soccer referee

Francois Cuccurullo

Gli Italiani e il mare

Acknowledgement of condolence message to Te Papa

The following email was sent to Susan Superville, Community Relations Manager, at Te Papa, on behalf of Club Garibaldi, on the day the Chief Executive Officer was reported to be missing. "Just a short note to let you know that members of Club Garibaldi are praying for Seddon and his tramping partner, so that they keep safe and well until found ... a very worrying time for his family, friends and colleagues at Te Papa, but also his many friends among the community. A presto, Ginette" A sympathy card on behalf of the club was subsequently sent.

The Migrating Kitchen - Pataka Museum, Porirua from 7 august to 13 september

The Migrating Kitchen exhibition, featuring some of New Zealand's multi-cultural communities, celebrates food, families and festivals. It is an interactive visitor experience for young and old - the chance to step inside our neighbours' kitchens - to hear their stories, taste their food and take away their recipes.

Palmiro Sportoletti

Furlani - Malnar

Luigi Furlani and Rosa Malnar were married in Rijeka, Croatia on 11 February 1949. This photo was taken not long after they arrived in New Zealand.